Akujobi, Hamdi Mbe Soh, Loic Loic Mbe Soh is replacing Hamdi Akujobi for the home team.
Zagre, Arthur Sanches Fernandes, Derensili Excelsior make their fifth substitution with Derensili Sanches Fernandes replacing Arthur Zagre.
Sandra, Cisse Cisse Sandra (Excelsior) has received a first yellow card.
Ritmeester Van De Kamp, Jochem Van Duiven, Jason Jason Van Duiven is on a sub for Jochem Ritmeester Van De Kamp for Almere.
Driouech, Couhaib Naujoks, Noah The away team have replaced Couhaib Driouech with Noah Naujoks. This is the fourth substitution made today by Marinus Dijkhuizen.
Baas, Julian Omorowa, Richie Marinus Dijkhuizen is making the team's third substitution at Yanmar Stadion with Richie Omorowa replacing Julian Baas.
Widell, Casper (Scorer) Goal! Casper Widell gives Almere a 2-1 lead in Almere.
Van La Parra, Rajiv Hansen, Kornelius Normann The home team replace Rajiv Van La Parra with Kornelius Normann Hansen.
Pena, Alvaro Akujobi, Hamdi Hamdi Akujobi is replacing Alvaro Pena for the home team.
Pierie, Kik Seymor, Serano Excelsior make their second substitution with Serano Seymor replacing Kik Pierie.
Uddenas, Oscar Sandra, Cisse Cisse Sandra is replacing Oscar Uddenas for Excelsior at Yanmar Stadion.
Pena, Alvaro Alvaro Pena (Almere) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.
Baas, Julian Julian Baas (Excelsior) has been booked and will miss the next match due to a suspension.
Resink, Stije (Scorer) Koopmeiners, Peer (Assist) Goal! Stije Resink (Almere) levels the score at 1-1 with a header in Almere.
Peer Koopmeiners with an assist there.
Parrott, Troy (Scorer) Horemans, Siebe (Assist) Troy Parrott is on target to give Excelsior a 0-1 advantage.
That's a fine assist from Siebe Horemans.
Widell, Casper Casper Widell is booked for the away team.
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EredivisieExcelsiorEredivisieAlmere City FCEerste DivisieExcelsiorEerste DivisieAlmere City FCEerste DivisieExcelsiorAlmere City FCEredivisieEredivisieEredivisieEredivisieEredivisieExcelsiorEredivisieEredivisieEredivisieEredivisieEredivisie| Pos | Team | W | D | L | M | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | PEC Zwolle | 9 | 8 | 15 | 32 | 35 |
| 13 | Almere City FC | 7 | 13 | 12 | 32 | 34 |
| 14 | Heracles | 9 | 5 | 18 | 32 | 32 |
| 15 | RKC Waalwijk | 7 | 7 | 18 | 32 | 28 |
| 16 | Excelsior | 5 | 11 | 16 | 32 | 26 |
| 17 | FC Volendam | 4 | 7 | 21 | 32 | 19 |
Almere City FC is set to host Excelsior Rotterdam in an Eredivisie clash scheduled for Friday, 2 February 2024, kicking off at 19:00 UTC at the Yanmar Stadion. As the home team, Almere City FC currently holds the 14th position in the league standings, while Excelsior Rotterdam is slightly ahead in the 11th spot.
The last encounter between these two teams took place on September 17, 2023, where the match concluded with a 0-0 draw. Historically, after six meetings, Almere City FC has a slight edge with three wins to their name, in comparison to Excelsior Rotterdam's single victory, and two matches have ended in draws. Specifically, at home, Almere City FC has claimed two wins, whereas Excelsior Rotterdam has not managed to secure a victory as the visiting team.
The upcoming match will be streamed for viewers in the United Kingdom via the bookmaker channel bet365. Betting odds from bet365 indicate Almere City FC as the favorite with odds of 1.95, the possibility of a draw at 3.6, and Excelsior Rotterdam with odds of 3.75. Prediction metrics suggest there's a 48.88% chance for an Almere City victory, a 22.95% chance for a draw, and a 28.16% probability that Excelsior Rotterdam will win the match.
